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The WRI executive committee has published a new statement about the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, you can find it here: wri-irg.org/en/node/42880

01.03.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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WILPF Calls for ImmediateΒ CeasefireΒ and Compliance with International LawΒ  - WILPF The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom condemns the unlawful US and Israeli military assault on Iran, which reportedly killed Ali Khamenei, other officials, and hundreds of civilians, ...

On 2 March 2026, WILPF released an urgent statement responding to the dramatic and deadly escalation of violence following military attacks by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

πŸ‘‰ Read it now and share it with your network:
www.wilpf.org/advocacy_doc...

03.03.2026 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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❗️CAAT condemns the US & Israel’s illegal war on Iran, which is a flagrant violation of Article 2 of the UN Charter.

Our government has once again aligned itself with the deadly violence of American foreign policy.

It is an illegal war of aggression.

caat.org.uk/news/caat-co...

03.03.2026 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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112WATCH interviews activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal on the abolition of conscription in Thailand The interview with Netiwit Chotiphaiphaisal explores his decade-long journey as a conscientious objector challenging Thailand’s mandatory conscription through the lens of Buddhist ethics and civil lib...

Recommended read: An interview with Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal about conscription in #Thailand and his conscientious objection. Lots of solidarity, Netiwit!
112watch.org/the-abolitio...

03.03.2026 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Detengan las guerras, silencien las bombas War Resisters' International - Internacional de Resistentes a las Guerras (WRI-IRG) - MambrΓΊ Las guerras y las escaladas armamentΓ­sticas en todo el mundo siguen dejando huellas en las comunidades y desestabilizando regiones enteras...

Translation into Spanish: mambru.info/detengan-las...

02.03.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The WRI executive committee released a new statement on the escalating Middle East conflict - you can find the full thing on our website wri-irg.org/en/node/42880

02.03.2026 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The WRI executive committee has published a new statement about the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, you can find it here: wri-irg.org/en/node/42880

01.03.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Have you signed up for our Disarming the Climate Crisis training yet?

wri-irg.org/en/story/202...

27.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’₯ GDAMS 2026 is coming… are you ready to put peace first?

πŸ“… Stay tuned for official dates and get ready to take action for peace!

#GCOMS #GDAMS #DemilitarizeDay

26.02.2026 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing! We're excited about it.

27.02.2026 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel's arms sales are surging. So why are its weapons expos smaller than ever? Bypassing public exhibits, Israeli weapons firms are using subsidiaries to sell to European states β€” even those pledging an arms embargo due to the genocide.

Sahar Vardi, an antimilitarist activist from Jerusalem, explores how the Israeli arms industry has β€œgone underground” in her latest post for @972mag.com

www.972mag.com/israel-arms-...

26.02.2026 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new report by Our House reveals how militarisation in #Belarus begins long before young people reach #conscription age. Covering developments throughout 2025, the report documents how the education system itself is shaped around β€œpre-conscription training.”
Read more: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...

24.02.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From #Belarus to #SouthKorea, organisations have reported to the #UN on growing restrictions and challenges faced by conscientious objectors worldwide.

These submissions will inform the UN’s 2026 report on conscientious objection.

Read more: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
#ConscientiousObjection

24.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us from April to July for our Disarming the Climate Crisis training programme! This online training programme will increase your confidence in taking action on these complex issues, and contribute to building solidarity networks internationally.
Details here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...

23.02.2026 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

However, the ban will stay in place until the government decides whether or not to appeal the decision

13.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws

The British high court has ruled that the UK govts ban on Palestine Action was unlawful

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

13.02.2026 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Annual Report Systemic Human Rights Violations in Belarus Denial of the Right to Conscientious Objection and Forced Military Service – Our House/Наш Π΄ΠΎΠΌ

An informative report on #Belarus by WRI's affiliate Our House πŸ‘‡
ndbelarus.com/2026/02/05/a...

12.02.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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International law meant to limit effects of war at breaking point, study finds Report covering 23 conflicts over last 18 months concludes more than 100,000 civilians have been killed as war crimes rage out of control

Every year, thousands of civilians are killed, maimed and brutalised in wars around the world - and the "rules based order" which was meant to protect them is crumbling.

www.theguardian.com/law/2026/feb...

02.02.2026 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lowana Veal, from our Icelandic affiliate Samtâk hernaðarandstæðinga ("Campaign Against Militarism") has shared some reflections for The Broken Rifle blog about a recent solidarity event held outside Greenland's consulate in Reykjavik.

wri-irg.org/en/story/202...

30.01.2026 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yurii Sheliazhenko, conscientious objector to military service and human rights defender, under immediate threat. Read our joint statement in support of Yurii here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...

24.01.2026 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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War Resisters’ International Executive Committee Statement: No to War in Rojava War Resistersβ€˜ International is gravely concerned about the developments in Syria, especially about the attacks on the autonomous territories in the north-east. The developments in north-eastern Syria...

The WRI executive committee has published a new statement about the situation in Rojava, which has faced attacks by the Syrian military. You can find the statement here:

wri-irg.org/en/story/202...

23.01.2026 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RAMALC statement on the situation in Venezuela The Executive Committee of the War Resisters’ International endorses and shares the following statement by RAMALC regarding the situation in Venezuela: "The Latin American and Caribbean Anti-Militaris...

We’re sharing the statement from the Latin American and Caribbean Antimilitarist Network (RAMALC), endorsed by WRI's Executive Committee, on the situation in Venezuela, addressing US military actions and the impact of militarism on the region. Read the full text here. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...

09.01.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why is Trump interested in Greenland? Look to the thawing Arctic ice | Gaby Hinsliff Forecasts suggest that global heating could create a shortcut from Asia to North America, and new routes for trading, shipping – and attack, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Why is America so keen on Greenland? The arctic is melting, which some see as an opportunity to access resources and to further militarise our planet.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

09.01.2026 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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December Prisoners for Peace List | 2025 This page lists individuals currently imprisoned for their conscientious objection, peaceful beliefs, or nonviolent actions. These cases highlight the challenges faced by people jailed for exercising ...

We’ve published a list of conscientious objectors & peace activists imprisoned for refusing to take part in war. Share their names, send solidarity messages, and keep their stories visible. wri-irg.org/en/story/202... #prisonersforpeace #conscientiousobjectors #solidarity

29.12.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Germany military service: 'Protesting before it's too late' Germany is introducing voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

On Friday, young people in Berlin protested against the German parliament's decision to introduce voluntary military service.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

08.12.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The film is based on interviews and stories from survivors oh physical, mental and sexual abuse.

29.11.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This morning in Barcelona we watched a documentary called β€œEt Faran un Home” (β€œthey will make you a man”), about survivors of abuse inflicted on conscripts in the Spanish military in the military service, and asked questions of Joan Torrents, the director.

29.11.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Comença la taula rodonda "Comunitats que construeixen el seu propi futur" amb veus palestines i sudaneses que ens comparteixen experiències de resistència en els seus contextos de genocidi
β–ͺ Ali Awad
β–ͺ Rawan Mahmoud
β–ͺ Mai Shatta
Ara a Barcelona en el marc de la trobada @warresistersint.bsky.social

28.11.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This evening in Barcelona we're hearing from Ali Awad, Rawan Mahmoud and Mai Ali, who have shared their stories and experiences of occupation, militarisation and war in the West Bank and in Sudan. @centredelas.org

28.11.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0